Osaka

Kobe, Himeji

Sunrise Izumo train guide and timetable: Overnight sleeper train runs between Tokyo and Osaka, Izumoshi, fully covered by the JR Pass

Sunrise Izumo is an overnight express train which runs between Tokyo and Izumoshi. This post explains you about this train with many photos.
Kobe, Himeji

Sunrise Seto train guide and timetable: Overnight sleeper train runs between Tokyo and Osaka, Takamatsu, fully covered by the JR Pass

Sunrise Seto is an overnight express train which runs between Tokyo and Takamatsu. This post explains you about this train with many photos.
1 to 3 days

20 best day trip plan from Osaka: DIY day trip planner for the first timer to the advanced traveler

I chose 20 best day trip plas from Osaka in this post for the first time traveler and repeaters.
Rail pass for residents

Flex Rail Ticket, The Tokaido Shinkansen round trip deal between Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka for all of you

Flex Rail Ticket is the Shinkansen deal for the travel among Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama, Mishima, Odawara, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka. It is available for not only the tourist but also the resident. Please find the detailed information about this deal in this post.
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary of staying in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka 8 days

You can find the sample itinerary of overnight in Osaka, Kyoto and Osaka again.
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka one way trip with Alpine route, Takayama, Shirakawago, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto 9 days by JR Pass 7 days

I would like to show you 9 days sample itinerary which includes very popular places with Tokyo to Osaka one way trip...
2017 fall Mt Koya and Wakayama

Two days trip to Koyasan (Mt. Koya) and Wakayama from Osaka, Part 1 – Namba to Koyasan

I visited Koyasan and Wakayama in October, 2017. I wrote the beginning part of the trip from Osaka, Namba to Koyasan station in this post.
Sample itineraries

Sample itinerary Tokyo, Alpine Route, Takayama, Shirakawago, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka 9 days by Japan Rail Pass 7 days

Northern central part of Japan offers many "Must-See" places, such as Shirakawago, Takayama, Tateyama Kurobe alpine ...
7 to 9 days

How to make the itinerary of Tokyo – Osaka one way trip

If you plan to make one way trip between Tokyo and Osaka, JR Pass does not work. Because 7-day JR Pass price is almost same as the round trip fare between Tokyo and Osaka by the Shinkansen. This post shows you how to manage Tokyo-Osaka one way trip by a regular ticket and a local deal.
10 to 13 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hokkaido 10 days by JR Pass 7-day

Please find 10 days itinerary which covers Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo, Otaru, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Hakodate.
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary Tokyo to Osaka plus Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawago and Kyoto in 7 days by Japan Rail Pass

7 days JR Pass price is almost same as round trip fare between Tokyo and Osaka by Shinkansen. That means if you have...
Rail pass for visitors

Hokuriku Arch Pass user guide. Clarify valid trains, coverage area and compare single fare and pass

Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka are covered by this deal. (C) ©Sue Ann Simon (upper left), Osaka Government Tourism Bu...
7 to 9 days

Basic itinerary of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 days

This post shows you the sample itinerary of Tokyo, Kyoto to Osaka one way trip. JR Pass is too expensive to cover this trip. You can find which deal and ticket are most cost-effective in this post.
4 to 6 days

Visit Osaka and Kyoto for 5 to 7 days sample itinerary

I have made the sample itinerary that is Kyoto and Osaka stay for 5 to 7 days before. Visit Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and ...
7 to 9 days

Basic itinerary of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo in 7 days

This is the sample itinerary of Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo one way trip. This post shows you how to manage this one way trip.
1 to 3 days

Sample itinerary of day trip to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Nagoya and Osaka / Kyoto

I have written about visiting Alpine Route from Tokyo as day trip. And then I have received an inquiry about day tri...
Rail pass for visitors

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass user guide. Perfect deal to travel Takayama, Kanazawa, Toyama, Shirakawago from Nagoya or Osaka

Takayama Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is very popular and convenient to travel Kanazawa, Takayama and Shirakawago. This post explains you how to use this pass.
Kansai (KIX)

Kansai airport transportation guide. Find info about station, ticket, airport bus and high speed ferry

Airport is tourist friendly spot. But you may be hurry when you arrive in Japan, especially if you arrive in late ni...
Kansai (KIX)

How to choose the deals for access to/from Kansai Airport

If you arrive in Kansai airport, most of you go to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe or maybe Nara, Wakayama. There are many deals ...
Rail pass for visitors

Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass user guide. Perfect deal for the traveler who wants travel to Kansai, Kanazawa and Toyama.

If you travel Kansai area and Hokuriku region, this deal, Kansai Hokuriku Area Pass may suit your trip plan. Please find more information about this deal in this post.
Hiroshima and Miyajima

Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass user guide. The deal for the traveler who wants travel in Kansai, Hiroshima and the surrounding area.

Kansai HIroshima Area Pass is the best choice who stays in Kansai area and visit Hiroshima and Miyajima. You may find how to use this pass in this post.
7 to 9 days

Sample itinerary of Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka classic route in 7 days

This post shows you 7 days sample itinerary which covers Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka. JR pass does not suit this trip plan. I show you how to choose the deals and tickets for this trip in this post
4 to 6 days

How to build the itinerary and choose the deals for Osaka stay 5 to 7 days.

If you stay in Osaka only and make some day trips to outside Osaka, this sample itinerary helps you to build your trip plan.
Aomori, Shin-Aomori, Hirosaki

Alternatives of Overnight train Twilight Express, in case that you cannot make a reservation.

***Twilight Express was discontinued in 12 March, 2015. There is no overnight train option between Osaka and Hokkaido ...
Hakodate, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Overnight Express Train Twilight Express, most popular overnight train between Osaka and Sapporo

***Twilight Express was discontinued in 12 March, 2015. There is no overnight train option between Osaka and Hokkaido ...
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